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Video: Man Drills Hole Into Hyderabad Showroom, Steals Mobile Phones
Instead of breaking into the store through the main door, the thief decided to create a special entry for himself.
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Samsung Issues Advisory to Galaxy Users, Asks Them to Activate Latest Anti-Theft Features
Samsung issued an advisory on Saturday to compatible Galaxy device users, encouraging them to activate the latest anti-theft features. The South Korean tech giant highlighted the rising cases of mobile theft and emphasised that the existing security features and the new ones added via the One UI 7 update will enable users to better protect their da...
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Chhattisgarh Congress Chief's Phone Stolen During Students' Union Meet
The incident took place at Rajiv Bhavan, the state Congress office, while Baij was leading a strategy session with NSUI office bearers.
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10-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Cellphone, Tortured, In Andhra Pradesh
A 10-year-old child was burnt multiple times on suspicion that she had stolen a mobile phone from a neighbour in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district, Indukurupet Mandal.
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Man Stabbed To Death By 3 Minors During Robbery Attempt In Delhi: Cops
Delhi Police have nabbed three minors for a robbery cum murder case in which the victim was stabbed to death while trying to resist the snatching of his mobile phone and other personal belongings, said the police.
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Samsung Encourages Users to Activate Latest Anti-Theft Features on Galaxy Devices
Samsung UK urged compatible Galaxy device users on Monday to activate and update the latest anti-theft features. The message from the South Korean tech giant comes as the UK Home Office has started a new nationwide action to tackle the rising instances of smartphone theft in the country. The company’s UK division highlighted that it sent a public...
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New Google Feature Makes Stolen Phones Useless
The new feature will be a more stringent implantation of the security feature than the current structure, which allows stolen devices to be used for making phone calls and other purposes.
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On Camera, Naked Man Breaks Into Bengaluru Shop, Steals Phones Worth Rs 25 Lakh
With a mask on his face and a torchlight in hand, a thief entered a mobile shop in Bengaluru with one crucial thing missing - his clothes.
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Google Announces New Android Security and Privacy Features to Protect Users from Scams and Attacks
Google showcased several new security and privacy features it will release later this year. The announcements were made during The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday, and the company said the new features will protect users from scams, fraud, and theft on Android. The new protections range from security layers while a user is on a call and improv...
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Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
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Delhi Airport Worker Steals 75 High-End Phones, Asks Friend To Sell Them
The officials of IGI Airport Police have arrested an airport ground operator for stealing a shipment of high-end mobile phones at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.
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Delhi Police Busts Theft Syndicate Smuggling Mobile Phones To Bangladesh
The Delhi Police has busted an international mobile theft syndicate with the arrest of a man who was allegedly attempting to flee with 48 high-end stolen mobile phones to be sold in Bangladesh, an official said on Sunday.
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Apple Hikes Monthly AppleCare+ Subscription Price for All iPhone Models
Apple has hiked the price of the monthly AppleCare+ subscription for all iPhone models in the US. This change applies to both Standard and Theft and Loss plans that the company offers for the iPhone. However, it does not affect the AppleCare+ price for other devices such as the iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.
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Google Rolling Out Android's Identity Check Feature to Samsung Galaxy S25 Series, Eligible Pixel Phones, More
Google is bringing Android’s Identity Check feature to several smartphones. It is confirmed to roll out to select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones initially. It will later be released to handsets from other competing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that run on Android operating systems.
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UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh Resigns Over 2013 Mobile Phone Theft Case
Louise Haigh resigned as Britain's transport secretary on Friday after revelations that she pleaded guilty to a criminal offence before becoming a member of parliament.
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Video: Man Drills Hole Into Hyderabad Showroom, Steals Mobile Phones
Instead of breaking into the store through the main door, the thief decided to create a special entry for himself.
-
Samsung Issues Advisory to Galaxy Users, Asks Them to Activate Latest Anti-Theft Features
Samsung issued an advisory on Saturday to compatible Galaxy device users, encouraging them to activate the latest anti-theft features. The South Korean tech giant highlighted the rising cases of mobile theft and emphasised that the existing security features and the new ones added via the One UI 7 update will enable users to better protect their da...
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Chhattisgarh Congress Chief's Phone Stolen During Students' Union Meet
The incident took place at Rajiv Bhavan, the state Congress office, while Baij was leading a strategy session with NSUI office bearers.
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10-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Cellphone, Tortured, In Andhra Pradesh
A 10-year-old child was burnt multiple times on suspicion that she had stolen a mobile phone from a neighbour in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district, Indukurupet Mandal.
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Man Stabbed To Death By 3 Minors During Robbery Attempt In Delhi: Cops
Delhi Police have nabbed three minors for a robbery cum murder case in which the victim was stabbed to death while trying to resist the snatching of his mobile phone and other personal belongings, said the police.
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Samsung Encourages Users to Activate Latest Anti-Theft Features on Galaxy Devices
Samsung UK urged compatible Galaxy device users on Monday to activate and update the latest anti-theft features. The message from the South Korean tech giant comes as the UK Home Office has started a new nationwide action to tackle the rising instances of smartphone theft in the country. The company’s UK division highlighted that it sent a public...
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New Google Feature Makes Stolen Phones Useless
The new feature will be a more stringent implantation of the security feature than the current structure, which allows stolen devices to be used for making phone calls and other purposes.
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On Camera, Naked Man Breaks Into Bengaluru Shop, Steals Phones Worth Rs 25 Lakh
With a mask on his face and a torchlight in hand, a thief entered a mobile shop in Bengaluru with one crucial thing missing - his clothes.
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Google Announces New Android Security and Privacy Features to Protect Users from Scams and Attacks
Google showcased several new security and privacy features it will release later this year. The announcements were made during The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday, and the company said the new features will protect users from scams, fraud, and theft on Android. The new protections range from security layers while a user is on a call and improv...
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Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
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Delhi Airport Worker Steals 75 High-End Phones, Asks Friend To Sell Them
The officials of IGI Airport Police have arrested an airport ground operator for stealing a shipment of high-end mobile phones at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.
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Delhi Police Busts Theft Syndicate Smuggling Mobile Phones To Bangladesh
The Delhi Police has busted an international mobile theft syndicate with the arrest of a man who was allegedly attempting to flee with 48 high-end stolen mobile phones to be sold in Bangladesh, an official said on Sunday.
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Apple Hikes Monthly AppleCare+ Subscription Price for All iPhone Models
Apple has hiked the price of the monthly AppleCare+ subscription for all iPhone models in the US. This change applies to both Standard and Theft and Loss plans that the company offers for the iPhone. However, it does not affect the AppleCare+ price for other devices such as the iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.
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Google Rolling Out Android's Identity Check Feature to Samsung Galaxy S25 Series, Eligible Pixel Phones, More
Google is bringing Android’s Identity Check feature to several smartphones. It is confirmed to roll out to select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones initially. It will later be released to handsets from other competing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that run on Android operating systems.
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UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh Resigns Over 2013 Mobile Phone Theft Case
Louise Haigh resigned as Britain's transport secretary on Friday after revelations that she pleaded guilty to a criminal offence before becoming a member of parliament.
